CBE for JCB deputy chairman

John Patterson recognized for services to British business development worldwide in the Queen’s Birthday Honours

JCB’s deputy chairman, John Patterson (pictured), has been awarded a CBE for his services to British business development worldwide in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Company chairman Sir Anthony Bamford said: ‘John’s contribution to both JCB and British business over the past 40 years has been immense and I am delighted that he has received this well-deserved recognition.’ 


John Patterson joined JCB as a field service engineer in 1971 and rose to worldwide CEO overseeing the company’s global operations. Now based at JCB’s North American headquarters in Savannah, Georgia, where he is chairman and CEO, Mr Patterson also became deputy chairman of the JCB Group in 2009.



Commenting on his award, Mr Patterson said: ‘I am very proud to receive the honour and all that it represents. This is a tribute to the many people within the JCB organization who I have worked with over the last 40 years.’